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  • June 25th, 2007
  • Posted by EUEditor

eu-flag-reduced-larger11.pngGerman authorities have confirmed the presence of HN51 virus in two wild swans found dead in the Nuremburg province of Bavari, (See also EUAustralia 22.6.07).

European Union precautionary measures have gone into effect including monitoring of a designated control area.

Reference:

European Commission Avian Influenza Control Measures, decision 2006/563/EC; Directorate General Competition, http:ec.europa.eu/dgs/competition/index_en.htm (24.6.07)